Madness Explained
psychosis and human nature
$46.65
- Paperback
656 pages
- Release Date
28 April 2004
Summary
Unraveling the Mind: A Psychological Approach to Madness
Bentall’s Madness Explained argues for a revolutionary understanding of mental illness, asserting that madness can be understood in psychological terms. Studying it offers crucial insights into the normal mind.
Traditional approaches often view madness as solely a medical condition. Bentall challenges this perspective, advocating for a new approach consistent with our current understanding of the human mind. D…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780140275407 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0140275401 |
| Author: | Richard P. Bentall, Aaron T. Beck |
| Publisher: | Penguin Books Ltd |
| Imprint: | Penguin Books Ltd |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 656 |
| Edition: | 1st |
| Release Date: | 28 April 2004 |
| Weight: | 452g |
| Dimensions: | 198mm x 130mm x 30mm |
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Critics Review
“Madness Explained is a substantial, yet highly accessible work. Full of insight and humanity, it deserves a wide readership.” –Sunday TimesWill give readers a glimpse both of answers to their own problems, and to questions about how the mind works.” –Independent Magazine
About The Author
Richard P. Bentall
Richard P. Bentall holds a Chair in Experimental Clinical Psychology at the University of Manchester. In 1989 he received the British Psychological Society’s May Davidson Award for his contribution to the field of Clinical Psychology.
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